Kendall Gill
Basketball player and sportscaster
Played college basketball at the University of Illinois before entering the NBA. Played for teams including the Charlotte Hornets, Seattle SuperSonics, and the New Jersey Nets. Achieved an NBA career-high average of 20.0 points per game in the 1996-1997 season. Transitioned to a career in boxing and then sportscasting, providing analysis for various sports networks. Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame.
Played for the Charlotte Hornets
Recorded a career-high 20.0 PPG in 1997
Inducted into the Illinois Basketball Hall of Fame
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